Every week, the ministers here at the South Green church of Christ write brief articles for the congregation's weekly bulletin. The following is a copy of those articles, which have been adapted to this digital environment. Brief and to the point, these articles are designed to inspire, encourage, and challenge all. We hope and trust you will find them useful.
King Ahab called Elijah the prophet the “troubler of Israel” (1 Kings 18:17). Of course, the prophet wasted no time in pointing out that it was Ahab, not Elijah, who was the real trouble in Israel because he had abandoned the commandments of the LORD (1 Kings 18:18). A few years later, Ahab’s daughter will …
Last Saturday we said, “goodbye” to my Uncle’s wife. She was 93 years old. She was part of the “Greatest Generation.” This generation knew hard work and they were guided by a moral compass directed by God. I watched friends & family file in the funeral home to offer my aunt’s children, grand- children, and …
“Will you be back?” was the question I was asked at least once a week on Saturday mornings in 2012. That year I was given the opportunity to volunteer at the Barren County Detention Center and teach classes to individuals who were incarcerated. Originally, I set up a pro- gram to test a social/emotional intervention …
Paul tells Christians in Ephesians 4:15 Jesus Christ is the Standard, the Head, the One we should emulate! Christians should always remember our example demonstrates our commitment to Christ. As we work and labor to expand the borders of God’s Kingdom, we sometimes become weary, frustrated, and discontented. Paul states we are to grow up …
Have you heard about Kepler-452b? Maybe you’ve seen the headlines recently that read something like this: NASA discovers Earth-like planet orbiting “cousin” of Sun. The idea is to emphasize just how un-special we really are. If we exist by complete accident…if we owe our existence to time and chance…it would not be outside the realm …
Unemployed is living without a job or without work to be completed. The national unemployment rate as of July 2, 2015 was 5.3% according to a study released by the U.S. Department of Labor. That 5.3% is roughly 8.3 million people in the United States currently living without a job or without work. The unemployment …
We are blessed to have 168 hours in a week. We know during that span of time many jobs, chores, and hurdles require our attention. We know that Matthew 6:33 tells us to “seek first the kingdom of God.” We know the benefit of studying God’s word and how we are strengthened spiritually & emotionally …
DOTS are a favorite candy for many children and adults alike. They are a fruity, gummy type of candy that are enjoyed throughout the year. Two weeks ago a counselor at Horizons was preparing to share DOTS with her campers throughout the week. She had taken the candy DOTS and made a spiritual application that …
Horizons 2015 was the week of July 5-10 on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. We were a part of a record breaking Christian leadership camp. Over 950 plus campers (6th-12th grade teens) and 250 plus staff spent the week studying, worshiping, praying, serving, fellowshipping, and loving God. We had 21 campers, Allen …
Example – a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided. We see good and bad examples of how we should present ourselves everyday. From Hollywood we are shown examples of how the world wants us to present ourselves. Our young people are being shown examples of how the world wants them …
